Category : Water Resources


Fatal Fire in Western Quebec Claims Life

A tragic house fire in western Quebec has resulted in a fatality as emergency crews battled the blaze during extreme cold weather conditions across the region.

Ontario Funds $18M Water Pipeline for Verner

The Ontario government has approved $18 million for a new water pipeline from Cache Bay to Verner, converting the town's treatment plant into a pumping station to enhance clean water access.

Côte-St-Luc Power Outage Leaves Residents in Cold

Thousands in Montreal's Côte-St-Luc area face dangerous indoor cold as a power outage enters its second day during extreme winter weather, with residents resorting to sleeping bags and expressing frustration over utility communication.

Gatineau Boil-Water Advisory Partially Lifted

A boil-water advisory affecting thousands in Gatineau has been partially lifted after an electrical problem at a water plant caused pressure drops, though some neighborhoods remain under notice.

$20M Announced to Protect Windsor Homes from Flooding

The Canadian government has committed $20 million to upgrade the Pontiac pumping station in Windsor, Ontario, a critical infrastructure project aimed at safeguarding east Windsor residences from recurrent flood risks.

Alberta Water Systems Need Provincial Funding Boost

Following Calgary's water main crisis, experts warn that municipalities across Alberta face similar infrastructure vulnerabilities requiring urgent provincial investment to prevent widespread failures.

Ottawa Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather This Week

Ottawa residents should prepare for plummeting temperatures as a significant cold snap approaches the capital. The forecast indicates potentially dangerous conditions requiring winter precautions.

Montreal Snow Squalls, TikTok Ban Overturned

Montreal faces winter weather warnings with snow squalls expected Thursday. In national news, a federal court has set aside the TikTok Canada shutdown order, while other stories cover traffic, health, and sports.

Ottawa Forecast: Light Snow, Moderate Cold This Week

Ottawa residents can expect a few centimetres of snow in the coming days, but temperatures will remain relatively mild for January. The forecast indicates manageable winter conditions across the capital region.

Kashechewan water crisis forces evacuations

A sewage pump failure has contaminated Kashechewan First Nation's water plant, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Only a few hundred residents remain as the community faces a critical water crisis.

Calgary Lifts All Water Restrictions After Pump Fix

Calgary has removed all outdoor water restrictions after successfully activating a third pump on the Bearspaw South feeder main. Mayor Farkas calls it a milestone but stresses the urgent need for a full replacement. Read the latest.

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